Northern Ireland Branch has elected Dr Sam Strain as president. He steps into the roles as the veterinary profession continues to feel uncertainty around the future availability of veterinary ...

Following years of campaigning by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), the UK Government has today taken a major step ...

We’ve joined forces with BSAVA and BVZS to spread the word on the importance of providing companionship for pet rabbits. We’re also doing our own bit of myth busting by encouraging owners not to house ...

It is essential for sheep health and welfare, that any procedures having the potential to create pain and suffering should be balanced against the need for that procedure. Castration and tail-docking ...

How does screening work in practice? Breeders or owners will bring their dog to your practice for an X-ray to screen for signs of abnormalities, such as irregular or poorly shaped hip or elbow joints, ...

Goat kids are disbudded because horns can cause injury to other goats, other livestock, goat keepers, or attending veterinary surgeons. Horns may also make goats more prone to getting caught in fences ...

On 17 November, the final changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs) will come into force. These were passed in Parliament earlier this year as part of the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment ...

Non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs) can have exacting husbandry requirements, and complex social, cognitive, and nutritional needs, which may make them more challenging to keep as pets. There ...

According to BVA's Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a top three concern for vets, with almost half (49%) of vets listing it as the most pressing animal ...

The BVA Awards are back for 2026, bigger and better than ever. We’re celebrating outstanding vets and veterinary teams from across the profession who are making a real difference to people, animals ...